Hillsboro recorder., 1887-11-03
CONFEDERATE DAY.
JEFFERSON DAYS. REVIEWS THE
VETERANS OF IS6I-,65.
Macon. Ga. Wild with Joy-1Iany Sol.
diers Pass Before MIR. Davis-Badge
Presentations Fireworks, Etc.


by the man who was their chief, was
grand success, and the men, who fol-
I lowed through the fortunes Of war the
stars and bars, were there in force TO do
honor TO that former chieftain. The
weather was decidedly unpropitious. At
about 1920 Joe Blount, Claude Estes,
A. Il. Freeman, w. G. Sheriff., j. T.
Ross, l.. Q. Gugel, Sol Hoge, Alb Jones
aud w. A. johnson, representing the
committee OF twenty-five which has had
thafge OF the arrangements for the dem
onstration, marched up TO the beautiful
residence which is Mr.. Davis's Macon
home. Mr.. Davis, in response to the
calls appeared upon the ycranda, sur
rounded by the members Of his family.
Joe Blount, chairman Of the executive
committee, stepped forward, and in a
very pretty and appropriate speech ten
dercd 10 Mr.. Davis very fine badge.
Tears started TO Mr.. Davis's eyes as he re-
cciyed the tribute Of affection and in
voice fuli Of emotion he thanked the
youngmcn for their gift. lie said: nMy
young conntrymen: Words cannot ex-
press my gratitude. / am proud to
know that you hold in reverence the
memory and principles Of your fathers.
am glad Of the fact that we ere still a
free people, and assure you this token
will ever be cherished BY me.n The
badge consisied OF two broad pieces OF
ribbon with Georgia state flags pendant
from the rosette The top ribbon was
q white one, and was one OF the badges
worn by the executive committee Of the
association, with the exception that il
bore Mr.. Dayis's name. The second rib
bon was q gray one, and bore, in gold
letters, the follawing legend: "Mr.
DAVIS. While The survivors Of the Con-
fcdcTacy do honor 10 their chieftaian, we
theif sons, remembering your faithful
ness 10 and suiFerings for them, join our
hearts with their gratitude, and together
pledge you eternal love. Our prayer is
tliat God, who has ever been just, may
still care for yon and, when the end comes,
crown your with glory that never fades
IN cause that never dics.' Then Mr..
Blount turncd TO Miss Winnie and pre-
tented her with similar badge.
Capt. ]. L. IIardcman, Jr., OF the
Floyd Rifles, then stepped forward and
presented 10 Miss Davis another badge,
this time rs token Of love from the
Floyd Rifles. This badge was q very
pretty one--a combination OF the Young
Mems yeterars' badge and that Of the
military company. The ribbon OF the
Rifles contained list Of the various bat
ties In which this famous company par
ticipated. The two ribbons were Joined
by q pretty silver canteen. Short speeches
were made NJ the house by Governor Cor
don, Senator Colquitt and cx Governor
Watts, the war governor Of Alabama.
The young men we're introduced 10 the
distinguished petple, and after music by
the band they had taken with them, &c.
turned 70 the city.
From the time Of the return Of the
young mcn from Uilcrest, the streets be-
gan 70 assume decidedly lively appear
apce. They had been crowded before,
but by noon everything goes" seemed
20 be the motto. A cannon had bcnn
placed 10 position on Mulberry street, in
front Of the Lanier house, aud this was
fired 81 intervals of about five minutes.
A yell went up with every round. A
yell o. Joy, not Of pain. The boys were
getting happy, Macon prohibition hay
irg begun % get In lis work. At one
o'clock the line Of veterans, under CON-
inand Of Mai. William Henry Ross, be-
gan to form on Mulberry street. II was
certainly touching sight 70 sec the
maimcd and battle-scarred veterans, as
they fell into line. Almost al Of the
Southern states were represented, but
Georgians formed the bulk of the crowd.
Here and there q battered and bullet
torn battle-nag was 10 be sccn, and thc
sight Of Il made the blood tingle
and called for cheers from the crowd. It
was nearly two o'clock when The pro-cs.
sion moved. Thcrcwas no band In line,
but The hearty yclls and cheers, fret from
the veterans and then from the spectators,
who lined the sidewalks, furnished tho
sweetest Of antipbonal music. A courier
vas sent ahead 10 inform Capt. johnson
Of the approach of the column. Aheavy
and comfortable armchair had been
placed upon tho ycranda, and as the
head Of the procession was seen rounding
the foot Of the Hill, Mr. Davis, icanirg
upon the arm Of Capt. johnson. and anr.
rounded by Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Ha,s, Miss
Davis and Mrs. johnson appeared. Mr..
Davis sat In the chair with the ladies on
either side. Ills appearance was the sig.
nal for loud cheering. and the crowds 1T
the foot of the hill, disregnrding the ad.
moniiions Of the two policemen who
were supposed 70 keep the crowds back.
clambcred over the fence and charged uD
the bill. Each tried 10 get a. near Mr.
Davis rs possible. and the result was
blockade right nj The start. Mr. Da.
yis leaned over the railing and
shook hands with few before The
policemen and some mounted soldiers src.
cceded in clearing space for the line
of marehcrs. Governor and Mrs. Gordon
and senator and Mrs. Colqnitt were
among the first 10 take positions
besides the distinguished guests. Quite
anumber Of prominent Atlanta and Ma.
con people took places on The vcranda.
When *" veterans filed into yard TIE
Bibb county cayal y veterans lead the
line, and a. they passed, the members
dofTed their hats 10 Mr.. Davis and
chcercd him warmly. Then came The IN.
fantry. There were probably two thous-